TERRY ROMERO COLLINS
**** ******** **** #****, *** Pablo, CA 94806 • 510-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW, San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctor, 2001
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice, 1997
• Student keynote speaker for the 1993 SJSU Afro-American Convocation; President of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Mu Chapter (1990-1993); Entered college at
age 16 and worked full time to finance 100% of education
EXPERIENCE
Sales Consultant
Service Experts, Antioch, CA 2011-present
Residential Sales Consultant for the largest Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning company in
America. Provide assessments, consultations and proposals for customers and companies.
Maintain a high level of customer service, attention to detail, prepare special reports and projects.
Manage accounts, budgets and prepare invoices and proposals. Effective presentation of
marketing, sales strategies, trainings, customer service practices, calendaring and mediating
customer disputes.
Football Coach
Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA 2009-present
Expert in teaching football fundamentals and currently serve as the Offensive Coordinator and
quarterback coach for the varsity team. I supervise the procurement of funding and sponsorships
from local businesses to assist with the financing of the program. I also mentor players and serve
as a campus liaison.
Property Manager/Maintenance Supervisor 1994-2009
Lewis Realty Company, Oakland, CA
Supervised maintenance personnel, hired subcontractors, and managed the financial portfolio for
approximately 65 units. I screened prospective tenants, conducted background checks, processed
applications, collected rents, increased occupancy and prevailed in every eviction. I was
responsible for hiring maintenance personnel, supervising staff, repairs and ensuring the property
was habitable. Prepared budgets, legal documents and correspondence for tenants and owners.
Administrative Assistant/Clerk 2000-2002
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, San Francisco, CA
Managed a docket of 250 asbestos cases from inception to final disposition. Prepared
comprehensive monthly reports, budgets, training modules, compliance reviews and
correspondence for the Senior Partners. Extremely polished writer, handled high volume
of calls, professional typist and document review. Completed time sensitive projects and
provided presentations to groups and clients.
Counselor 1996-2001
Alameda County Probation - Juvenile Hall, San Leandro, CA
Conducted crisis intervention and long-term counseling for detainees. Completed certified basic
law enforcement academy (California POST), implemented daily activities, consulted probation
officers, and monitored detainees. Participated in Union activities related to employment issues and
grievances.
VOLUNTEER:
• Mayoral Appointee, Oakland Fund for Children and Youth- reviewed grant applications
and made final recommendations for the distribution of $12 million in grant funding
for private and public agencies
• Founder, Youth Uprising Free Legal Clinic- provided free legal services to Oakland residents